His unwanted wife, the world’s coveted genius by Derk Blaylock

Chapter 224:

Belinda smiled in response. “Thank you, Mom.”

The tension between them eased as they chatted for a while longer. Eventually, Holley left, leaving Belinda to her thoughts. On her way back to her office, Belinda felt a sense of relief. She had expected her mother to be far angrier, but Holley’s reaction had surprised her completely. Knowing that Holley wasn’t upset with her allowed her to breathe easier.

Back at her desk, Belinda refocused on her work, her mind finally at peace.

Meanwhile, Lucas had an unusually busy day. By the time evening rolled around, he still hadn’t made it home for dinner. As he prepared to shut down his computer and call it a day, his phone rang. The name on the screen made him pause. It was Ryan calling.

“Hello,” Lucas answered.

“Lucas,” Ryan’s voice came through, calm but tinged with concern. “Verena and I are at the Dream Club now. Can you come?”

non-stop since last night. No matter what I say, she

moment before adding, “I am worried that she might be

through Lucas. His tone turned sharp and urgent as he replied, “I’ll be there right away.” Ending the call, Lucas

he found Ryan wrestling a beer bottle out of Verena’s grasp. “Verena, that’s enough!” Ryan said.

where imagination

up, relief washing over his face when he saw Lucas enter the room. “Lucas, thank God you’re here,” he said with a

mention of Lucas’ name, Verena froze. Slowly, she turned to look at him, her

and husky. “Verena, is drinking really the

red, and tears welled up in them. She bit her lip, her voice trembling as she choked out the words that had been weighing on her heart for a while. “Lucas,” she muttered, “why did you kiss Belinda during the game last night? Why didn’t

front of everyone. Or

exact reason, and because of this uncertainty, he